The Lives And Characters Of The Ancient Grecian Poets (1735)

The Lives and Characters of the Ancient Grecian Poets is a book written by Basil Kennett and published in 1735. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the lives and works of the most prominent poets of ancient Greece, including Homer, Hesiod, Pindar, and others. Kennett's work is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a different poet. The chapters include biographical information about the poet, as well as an analysis of their works and their impact on Greek literature and culture. The book also includes discussions of the various genres of Greek poetry, such as epic, lyric, and dramatic poetry, and their development throughout history. Kennett provides insights into the social and political context in which the poets lived and worked, and how their poetry reflected and influenced the culture of ancient Greece. Overall, The Lives and Characters of the Ancient Grecian Poets is an important work of literary criticism and historical analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the rich tradition of Greek poetry and its enduring influence on Western literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.